Sakai

Sakai stretches across seven distinct wards, forming an extensive urban area that connects directly with the greater Osaka metropolitan region and Keihanshin corridor.

The city served as a major trading center during Japan's feudal period, establishing itself as a prominent port while developing specialized knife manufacturing techniques.

The Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group contains 44 ancient burial mounds, including Emperor Nintoku's tomb, which stands as the largest grave structure by area worldwide.

The city maintains numerous railway connections through JR West Hanwa Line and Nankai Electric Railway, offering direct access to central Osaka and surrounding regions.

Local knife craftsmen continue a 600-year tradition of blade making, producing tools that 90 percent of professional sushi chefs across Japan select for their work.

Location: Osaka Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1889

Part of: Senboku, Osaka metropolitan area, Keihanshin

Shares border with: Osaka, Matsubara, Habikino, Tondabayashi, Osakasayama, Kawachinagano, Izumi, Takaishi

Website: https://city.sakai.lg.jp/yasashii

GPS coordinates: 34.57333,135.48300

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:06